Background:
Mankind is currently facing many different challenges, which will require global
solutions. One of these challenges is the spread of infectious diseases that emerge
or re-emerge at the interfaces between animals, humans and the ecosystems in
which they live. The idea of ‘One Health’ that has emerged over the past 10-20
years is boosting the idea to look at human health from a holistic viewpoint. 'One
Health' is an approach to designing and implementing programmes, policies,
legislation and research in which multiple sectors communicate and work together
to achieve better public health outcomes. The areas of work in which a One Health
approach is particularly relevant include food safety, the control of zoonoses and
combatting antibiotic resistance. To win the fight against Neglected Tropical
Diseases, the One Health approach is crucial.
We will gather, on the world One Health day, to talk about the state of the art of
the One Health approach in research and implementation programs with a special
focus on water-related parasites and NTDs.
Target audience:
NGOs and academics working in the field of One Health and/or NTDs/Humanitarian
aid